On the Mark Golf Podcast

David Wedzik (former Korn Ferry Tour player) and Erik Barzeski, authors of the book "Lowest Score Wins", join our podcast to explain their approach of using "Separation Values" to guide practice and "Shot Zones" to help on-course decision-making. Both David and Erik are recognized and award-winning golf instructors and they elaborate on their idea of "Separation Values" and inform how you can direct your practice and preparation for the most return on the golf course.  They break down how you can effectively gain strokes Off the Tee, on Approach Shot, Around the Green and On the Green by understanding exactly which shots, and skills, have the biggest bearing on golf scores. They also delve into other practice and on-course elements which can also help you to lower your scores in a simple and easy to apply fashion.

Mike Granato (alongside Shaun Webb) has worked with PGA TOUR, European Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and LPGA Tour golfers. Together they began "Athletic Motion Golf" to show golfers how incorporating a few simple athletic principles can make a world of difference to the golf swing. Granato brings a common sense approach, based on collected research data, to the golf swing and he shares some of that on our podcast. Mike highlights what he believes are "The 5 Biggest Misconceptions in the Golf Swing". Those are:  Hip and Knee Tilts in the swing; Lateral Body Movement; Powerful Pivots and Upper vs Lower Body Disassociation; Trail Arm Action; Lowering the Club in the Downswing. He also shares drills and insights to improve those elements.  

Oliver Morton is an English Golf Instructor and a Biomechanics and Junior Golf Development expert. He uses state of the art technology in concert with innovative coaching techniques to help clients of all skill levels improve their golf.  Oli understands the importance of the Physical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Social and Spiritual aspects of the game, and he joins "On the Mark" to speak about those, as well as tips and drills you can use in practice to improve your on-course performance.  Oliver addresses game improvement, mentally and physically, and he embellishes on some of the skills elements he stresses in practice and play.

Monte Scheinblum is a former Korn Ferry Tour player and a National and World Long Driving Champion. After retiring from competition he parlayed his knowledge and experience into a successful career as a golf instructor. He shares his insights and how to gain effortless power off the tee in this podcast. Monte explains fully, everything you need to know, in simple and easy to comprehend terms, how to fashion a powerful and repeating swing with the Driver to max out your power off the tee.

Marcus Potter is a former touring golf professional. He is now one of the leading putting coaches in the game and the originator of "Potters Putting" online and on social media. Marcus helps, and has helped, golfers of all skill levels, including PGA TOUR, Korn Ferry Tour, Canadian Tour and NCAA Collegiate champions, to improve their putting. He joins us to help you improve your putting and by extension your golf scores.  Marcus touches on all elements of putting including: Posture and pre-shot fundamentals, stroke mechanics, stroke rhythm, tempo and shape, the mental approach to holing putts, putter styles and their influence on mechanics, and drills and exercises for success.

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can learn from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 43, Mark revisits the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla. Mark shares a quote from Rory McIlroy that illustrates McIlroy's take on Data vs Feel. Immelman unpacks excerpts from Rory's quote and shows how you can appropriately apply 3D Motion Capture data and Launch Monitor data for success. Mark talks about getting in touch with your feel. He addresses the separation of the feel of the ball-strike and the body. He talks about what could be your feel. Immelman also shares a few drills to help you practice feels for Angle of Attack, Swing Plane and Pitch, and Ball Strike.

In a weekly podcast Mark Immelman reviews the most recent PGA TOUR event and highlights lessons you can glean from the world's leading golfers. In Episode 42, Mark revisits the 2020 Sony Open of Hawaii and the 2020 American Express Championship. Sony Open: Mark references how Brendan Steele played a plugged lie in a greenside bunker shot successfully, and he illustrates the lessons you can learn to do so too. Immelman also shows how Cameron Smith navigated a challenging long bunker shot and he shows the things you can copy from the tournament-winner (Smith). American Express Champs: Immelman talks about some of the daunting targets at Pete Dye designed PGA West Stadium Course and the mindset and pre-shot routine required to handle those challenges successfully. He helps you to improve you on-course approach and mindset for more success when challenged visually.

Described as "a visionary thinker with a passion for teaching and learning" Dave Phillips is the co-founder of The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). He is also a member of the PGA of America and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and a Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor. Dave elaborates on his method of "Understanding your body to understand your swing". He explains the need for, and the value of, proper assessments and screens to make appropriate decisions for your golf swing. He delves into swing technique and instruction; he describes the dynamic use of the lower body in a functional swing, and he talks about "steep" and "shallow" golf swing tendencies. Dave also talks about power generation in the golf swing and how to make proper decisions on how to gain power off the tee.

After years of research and study, Steve Yellin has developed a revolutionary training program that allows athletes to become more consistent. Steve owns a company that has worked in seven professional sports, incl., MLB, the NHL, the NBA and the NFL. He also works with golfers of all skill levels including PGA TOUR winners and Major Champions. The premise of his work is "The Fluid Motion Factor". He shares insights on his work and how you can get into the "Zone" more often. He reveals how to play your best more consistently by allowing your mind to produce fluid motion. In so doing you will be able to reproduce your best swing/stroke more consistently. Play better with the Fluid Motion Factor.

Rob Labritz is a PGA Professional and the Director of Golf at GlenArbor Golf Club in New York. A well-respected Golf Professional, Rob has played in multiple Major Championships while coaching golfers of all skill levels with proven and holistic methods. He joins "On the Mark" to discuss Winter and Summer Practice for good golf throughout the year. He addresses subjects like physical fitness, stretching and mobility, swing position work, skill acquisition, target practice and short game feel. He also delves into on-course work, improved course management and dealing with nerves.